Ben R. Davis
PhD, Education
- Ph.D., Education, The University of Chicago, Chicago
- M.A., Divisional Social Sciences, The University of Chicago
- B.A., The College, The University of Chicago
ben.brhd@gmail.com |
Ben R. Davis
PhD, Education
Education
1958 | B.A., The College, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL | |
1959 | M.A., Divisional Social Sciences, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL | |
1965 | Ph.D., Education, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL Dissertation: Personal and Organizational Variables Related to the Adoption of Educational innovations in Liberal Arts Colleges |
Professional Positions
2008-present 2006-present | External Scholar, Intercultural Open University Foundation Professor Emeritus, Graduate College, Union Institute & University, Cincinnati, OH | |
1975-2006 | Core Professor, Graduate College, Union Institute & University, Cincinnati, OH | |
1981-1983 | Provost, Union for Experimenting Colleges and Universities, Cincinnati, OH | |
1975-1981 | Graduate Dean, Union West, Union for Experimenting Colleges and Universities, Cincinnati, OH | |
1968-1975 | Dean and Professor, School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI | |
1966-1968 | Assistant Dean, College of Education, Associate Professor and Chairman, Department of Higher Education, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH | |
1960-1966 | Associate Secretary, Commission on Higher Learning, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Chicago, IL | |
1958-1960 | History teacher, Rich Township High School, Park Forest, IL |
Professional Associations
Council for Adult and Experiential Education, Columbia, MD | ||
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| American Association for Higher Education |
American Association of University Professors | ||
Community, Civic, and Professional Services: | ||
1999-2002 | Former board member, Northcentral University, Prescott, AZ, a new distance learning institution | |
1990-2000 | Former board member, the United States–China Educational Institute, San Francisco, CA (a not-for-profit organization promoting health professional exchanges between the U.S. and the Peoples Republic of China | |
1998 | Former board member, Iris Arts Foundation and Educational Group, Berkeley, CA (a not-for-profit organization promoting the arts in elementary and secondary schools |
Scholarly Activities
Scholarship of Discovery:
| 1986 | “Electronic Networking Opens New Worlds to Adult Learning,” New Directions in Education, San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishing Co., (with Catherine L. Marlowe) | |
| 1985 | “Microcomputers in the Workplace,” Managing Organizational Behavior (2d Ed.), John R. Schemerhorn, Jr., James G. Hunt, and Richard N. Osborn, Addison-Wesley Publishing Company | |
| 1987 1966 | “Off Campus Programs at NCA Colleges and Universities,” NCA Quarterly, Chicago, IL | |
| 1966 | “Accrediting Technical and Vocational Programs,” NCA Quarterly, Chicago, IL | |
| 1965 | “Appraisal of Changes in Education,” NCA Quarterly, Chicago, IL | |
| 1966 1964 | USDOE Cooperative Research Grant [dissertation research] “Personal and Organizational Variables Related to the Adoption of Educational Innovations in Liberal Arts Colleges” | |
| 1964 | ”Organizational Structure and Decision Making,” in Explorations in Decision Making, Midwest Administration Center, The University of Chicago |
Interdisciplinary Scholarship:
On-going research in the following areas: Education and Social Change; Information Technology and Social Transformation; Cooperative and Collaborative Learning Styles in Higher Education
| 2001 | The development of a conceptual framework for engaging in improvisational learning based upon jazz as a metaphor. | |
| 2002 | Union Institute & University seminar, “Painting, Jazz, and Culture,” to explore visual and auricular dimensions through direct experience. Approved by the Academic Process and Review Committee. Co-convener Jose Cedillos. | |
| 1996-2001 | A series of yearly Union Institute & University seminars, “Spiritual Experience and Social Engagement,” that addressed the intersections of social and spiritual consciousness. Approved by the Academic Process and Review Committee. Co-convener Colin Greer. | |
| 1998 | Presenter at the Historically Black College and University faculty development conference on “Information Technology and Social Transformation: Opportunities and Challenges for Black Communities,” dealing with African-American access to the Internet, Cincinnati, OH | |
| 1997-1998 | Principal researcher on the “Improvisation Learning Principles” research project, supported by the Kellogg Foundation, Battle Creek, MI | |
| 1998 | Presentation on “Dialoguing About Competitive, Cooperative, and Collaborative Learning Styles in Higher Education,” at the American Association of Higher Education conference, Atlanta, GA | |
| 1997 | Union Institute & University seminar, “Education and Social Change: Participation, Education, and Democratic Theory,” to analyze interacting forces in educational change. Approved by the Academic Process and Review Committee. Co-convener Colin Greer. | |
| 1993 | Union Institute & University seminar, “Politics, Attitudes and People with Disabilities: A Search for Identity, Esteem and Meaning in American Society,” explored policies and practices for disabled persons. Approved by the Academic Process and Review Committee. Co-convener Hal Kirshbaum. | |
| 1992 | Union Institute & University seminar, “Experience, Learning and Action,” to address the interdisciplinary dimensions of educational experiences. Approved by the Academic Process and Review Committee. Co-convener Colin Greer. | |
| 1973 | “Synergy: A Model for Implementing Multicultural Education,” Journal of Teacher Education, American Association for Teacher Education (with Norman Bernier) | |
| 1966 | “Evaluating Liberal Arts Colleges,” NCA Bulletin, Chicago, IL | |
| 1963 | “College Teacher Project—A Summary Report, NCA Quarterly, Chicago, IL |
Scholarship of Engagement, Service, and Social Action:
| 2002-2004 | Member, Graduate College Council of Representatives | |
| 2000-2003 | Chair, Admissions Committee for Arts & Sciences | |
| 2001-present | Historically Black Colleges and Universities Advisory Board | |
| 1998-2002 | Member, Union Institute & University’s Editorial Board | |
| 1999-2000 | Member, Union Institute & University’s New Ventures Task Force | |
| 1998-1999 | Member, Executive Committee, AAUP, TUI Chapter | |
| 1994-1995 | Member, Constitution Review and Monitoring Committee | |
| 1994 | Member, Faculty Appointment and Status Committee | |
| 1993 | Chair, Graduate College Long-Range Planning Committee | |
| 1992-1994 | Member and Chair, Quality Assurance Committee | |
| 1985 | “Overview of Traditional Oriental Medicine,” National Accreditation Commission, Columbia, MD, a statement prepared for presentation to the AMA and other agencies dealing with acupuncture educational programs | |
| 1969 | “The Blackstone Rangers and Urban Education,” University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Magazine |
Scholarship of Teaching and Learner Guidance:
| 1997 | Presentation “Learning, Learning Styles and Networking: The Consequences for How Students Work and Study,” at the Historically Black College and University Faculty Development Symposia, Atlanta, GA | |
| 1985 | “Participative Learning,” Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) Annual Assembly | |
| 1984 | Papers on the “Education for the Traditional Oriental Medicine Practitioner,” and “The Master of Acupuncture degree,” to the California Council of Acupuncture Schools, and the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine | |
| 1982 | “Learning Outcomes in Graduate Education,” CAEL Annual Assembly | |
| 1976 | “Learning from the Urban Child,” Psychology in Urban Education, Gerald Gleason (Ed) | |
| 1973 | “Synergy. A Framework for the School Counselor,” Counseling and Values | |
| 1972 | “Social Studies Teachers in Terms of the Future,” National Council for the Social Studies Yearbook (with Pauline Tesler) | |
| 1972 | “The Failures of Compensatory Education,” Education and Urban Society | |
| 1971 | “Institutional Accountability: ALL, Some, none,” Journal of Research and Development in Education | |
| 1970 | “Causes of Student Dissent in Secondary Schools,” Wisconsin Department of Public Education Newsletter | |
| 1970 | “A Cooperative Education Program, Realignments for Teacher Education,” American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Yearbook | |
| 1969 | “Urban Teacher Education,” in Proceedings of Wisconsin Interagency Conference on the Educationally Deprived |
Areas of Specialization
Higher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Administration